Chapter 1691 Seeking the Kusanagi Sword
Chen Xuan suddenly said, "Scruffy Daoist, this Wa country has three divine artifacts: the Kusanagi sword, the Yata mirror, and the Yasakani jewel. The Kusanagi sword is a weapon, focused on offense, while the Yata mirror is focused on defense. The Yasakani jewel can be used to improve cultivation speed. How come I feel these three divine artifacts are a set of complete treasures belonging to a powerful individual?"
These three divine artifacts had offense, defense, and cultivation benefits; they seemed like three divine artifacts used by one person.
"You've spoken the truth. Legend has it that these three divine artifacts were forged by Amaterasu's lover," the Scruffy Daoist suddenly said.
"Amaterasu's lover?" Chen Xuan frowned.
"You should also know that Amaterasu was trapped by a formation set up by her lover, the legendary figure Nagakura Nagaharu, with the aim of her rebirth. And those three divine artifacts were actually forged by Nagakura Nagaharu for Amaterasu from the very beginning."
"So that's how it is."
"Was this Nagakura Nagaharu very powerful?"
"More than just powerful. In the history of Wa country, he was akin to a god. In classical legends, Nagakura Nagaharu became immortal after eating a magical fruit. However, for the sake of the person he loved, he forever guarded her. Of course, legends are just legends," the Scruffy Daoist said.
Chen Xuan blinked and suddenly said, "What if this isn't just a legend?"
"Huh?" The Scruffy Daoist was startled. Seeing Chen Xuan's serious expression, he couldn't help but frown.
Chen Xuan said, "According to the legend, Nagakura Nagaharu should be by Amaterasu's side. But we only saw Amaterasu's sarcophagus. Where is Nagakura Nagaharu's?"
"Uh... legends are just legends." The Scruffy Daoist couldn't figure it out for a moment.
In the blink of an eye, two days passed, and Chen Xuan and the Scruffy Daoist prepared to return to Xia country. Takahashi Yuri and Sato Imi were reluctant to part with Chen Xuan, holding onto him with red eyes. The Scruffy Daoist gritted his teeth nearby and said, "All are seductive illusions! This poor Daoist can maintain his purity!"
"When I've dealt with matters in Xia country, I'll bring you over too." Chen Xuan wiped the tears from their eyes.
"You can't lie to us!" Takahashi Yuri and Sato Imi threatened. "If you dare to lie to us, we'll come to Xia country to find you!"
"How could I dare?" Chen Xuan smiled. Then, he and the Scruffy Daoist left Mount Fuji.
"This doesn't look like the way to the airport. Where are we going?" the Scruffy Daoist frowned.
Chen Xuan said, "Now that we have obtained the Yata mirror and the Yasakani jewel among the three divine artifacts, do you want to get the Kusanagi sword?"
"Of course, I do!" The Scruffy Daoist became excited. "Among the three divine artifacts of Wa country, the Yata mirror and the Yasakani jewel are indeed divine, but when it comes to truly powerful items, it's naturally the Kusanagi sword. That Kusanagi sword is a great weapon, possessing the Kusanagi sword can increase a person's combat power by two to three times!"
"Do you know where it is?"
"I naturally know. But let's agree beforehand, this Kusanagi sword is very important to me, and you're not allowed to snatch it from me." Chen Xuan wanted to set the terms clearly.
"Why? Didn't we agree to split everything fifty-fifty?"
"Other things are negotiable, but not this time."
"Why?"
"I plan to cultivate sword techniques." Chen Xuan, although his combat power was very high, was actually unable to unleash even seventy percent of his strength due to the lack of powerful martial arts to support him. The sword, the king of all weapons! Now, he seemed to have found his own path.
"Then next time, if there's anything good, it will be mine." The Scruffy Daoist, though displeased, agreed.
"The question is, where is the Kusanagi sword?" the Scruffy Daoist asked, his eyes darting around curiously.
"You'll know when we get there." Chen Xuan didn't trust this old fellow. If the Scruffy Daoist knew, he might rush there beforehand.
"Look at you, you don't even trust me. Do I look like someone who would deceive you?"
"Yes!"
"You saying that really hurts this poor Daoist's feelings. Let's talk properly. Tell me where it is, and I'll help you strategize." The Scruffy Daoist spoke mysteriously from the side. Chen Xuan, however, adamantly refused to reveal anything, leaving the Scruffy Daoist helpless, but he wouldn't give up any opportunity.
Chen Xuan was driving fast on the road when his brow suddenly furrowed. "Someone is watching us!"
The Scruffy Daoist glanced at the rearview mirror. "Could it be people from special organizations in Wa country? Those guys are quite troublesome. But don't worry, with this old Daoist here, dealing with them is easy."
Chen Xuan shook his head. "I don't think so. Wa country is probably terrified of me now and wouldn't dare to provoke me. I think it might be people from our Xia country."
"Who? Could it be the Hun family?" The Scruffy Daoist knew that before Chen Xuan came to Wa country, he had offended the Hun family, and behind the Hun family was the Hun Sect, whose strength was not to be underestimated.
"It's likely. The Hun family has always wanted to deal with me, but they've only just found an opportunity." Chen Xuan said, "But them coming now, isn't this suicide?"
"What should we do next?" the Scruffy Daoist asked.
Chen Xuan touched his chin. "No rush. Someone will deal with them later." He grinned and headed straight for Mount Dairu. The reason for going to Mount Dairu was that Chen Xuan knew the Kusanagi sword was within the Xiù Shén Sect in Mount Dairu. Before, he hadn't paid much attention to the three divine artifacts. But now it was different. He had seen these two divine artifacts, and they were truly powerful. He was determined to obtain the Kusanagi sword. Leaving it in the Xiù Shén Sect would be a waste of heavenly resources.
In a car behind them sat four martial arts masters. Two of them wore training uniforms, while the other two were dressed in black robes with the character "魂" (Hun) embroidered on their chests. If Chen Xuan saw them, he would definitely recognize that these two were from the Hun Sect.
"Damn it, where exactly is this brat going?"
"I don't know, but we must keep up. We've finally found this kid, and we absolutely cannot let him escape, or how will we explain ourselves back there?"
"I know!" The few of them chased after him in their cars. Soon, Chen Xuan and the Scruffy Daoist drove to Mount Dairu. Just as he was about to drive straight to the Xiù Shén Sect at the summit of Mount Dairu, several people dressed in kimonos jumped out and blocked Chen Xuan. "Who dares to trespass on Mount Dairu? State your name quickly!"
"I!" Chen Xuan rolled down the car window. Seeing Chen Xuan, the people in kimonos were so scared they almost fell to the ground. "You... you're Chen Xuan?"
"That's right!" With a thud! These people's legs went weak, and they knelt before Chen Xuan.
The Scruffy Daoist pouted. "Your bones are too soft. Why are you so afraid of him?" The kneeling people lowered their heads even further upon hearing this. You idiot, that murderous god, when he slaughters everywhere, he is an enemy to ten thousand men!
"Who are you?" Chen Xuan asked.
"We are from the Kitagawa clan and are responsible for guarding the Xiù Shén Sect!"
"Alright, you can get up. We're going up the mountain. Lift the pole for me!"